Bridle-bit.



H. W. BROWN. BRIDLE BIT.

Patented 0015.28, 1913.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

HENRY W. BROWN, OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA.

BRIDLE-BIT.

Application filed January 15, 1913.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HENRY XV. BROWN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Birmingham, in the county of Jefferson and State of Alabama, have invented a new and useful Bridle-Bit; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to an improved single curb and snafile bit, and one of the objects of the invention is to provide a de vice of this nature, more especially adapted for use in breaking colts.

Another object of the invention is the provision of spurs adapted to contact with the flesh of the lower jaw of the animal, when the rider pulls, to make the animal release the bit, in case it is firmly gripped between its teeth.

The invention comprises further features and combination of parts, as hereinafter set forth, shown in the drawings as claimed.

In the drawings :-Figure l is a view in perspective of the improved bit, while, Fig. 2 is a plan view, showing the position of the spurs of the bit, when in the act of contacting with the lower jaw of the animal.

Referring to the drawings 1 designates the bit, comprising two correspondingly shaped sections 2 and 3, linked together at l by the eyes 5. The outer ends of the sections terminate in eyes 6, in which rings 7 Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 28, 1913. Serial No. 742,1 18.

are arranged, to which rings the side straps S of a bridle (not shown) are connected. Projecting downwardly and curved inwardly, and disposed at an angle to each section is a spur 9. These spurs 9 are clesigned to engage the lower jaw of the animal, to cause him to release the bit in case it is held firmly between his teeth. By reversing the position of the bit, after the animal has been broken, the engagement of said spurs with the lower jaw may be lessened. Also by reversing the bit the same may be used other than a bit for breaking colts.

The invention having been set forth, what is claimed as new and useful is A bridle bit com 'irising two sections, each section terminating in eyes at its ends, the adjacent eyes of said sections being linked together, while the eyes of the outer ends of said sections are connected to rein rings, each section having a spur adjacent its outer end, disposed. at an acute angle to the section in plan view and extending partially rearwardly and directed downwardly and inwardly to grip the jaw of a horse below the teeth.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

HENRY W. BRO'WN. l/Vitnesses:

S. H. Oooerns, J. F. DALLAN.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. G. 

